Threat actors are using graphics from Google Drawing and WhatsApp's URL shortener to trick consumers into sharing personal information, Infosecurity Magazine reports. Menlo Security said while, "user security training is certainly helpful, it is a mistake to rely on training alone. There are simply too many different types of attacks," and advanced security protections are needed to protect consumers' data.Full story
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Fla., asked OpenAI to provide information about how they handle internal safety concerns after reports of the company rushing products through testing and decommissioning its safety teams, The Verge reports. OpenAI has been making partnerships with national labs and the government to explore safety best practices since those reports.
The Future of Privacy Forum released a report detailing how covered entities are complying with Washington's My Health My Data Act and Chapter 603A of the Nevada Revised Statutes that require organizations to have clear guidelines about how data is used.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md., told CNBC News he expects U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support small business growth and take a more competitive stance toward regulation should she become president. The comments come as some Democratic donors have called for the ouster of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan for her crackdowns on Big Tech mergers.Full story
Meta and Google allegedly had a private agreement to target advertisements to teenagers through their social media platforms Instagram and YouTube, the Financial Times reports. Documents claimed the companies planned to use advertisements geared toward 13- to 17-year-old users despite Google and Meta's policies that state their platforms do not target users under 18. Full story
With the EU Artificial Intelligence Act officially entered into force, the clock is ticking to draft rules, establish literacy and ensure compliance. IAPP Staff Writer Caitlin Andrews spoke with various stakeholders to see how they are tackling their respective responsibilities under the landmark regulation.Full story
Doxxing groups that collect sensitive information can make "well over six figures annually," while often inciting fear and violence, Wired reports. Security Researcher Jacob Larsen said threat actors can even intercept law enforcement requests for information, leading police to provide highly accurate sensitive information to doxxers with few solutions for victims.Full story
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand released the public comments received for its consultation on draft biometric data processing rules. The OPC received 250 submissions from the public, businesses, government agencies and advocacy organizations.
The European Commission plans to focus on increased and harmonized EU General Data Protection Regulation enforcement in the coming years rather than potential amendments, Euractiv reports. A Commission spokesperson said a GDPR overhaul will not take place until at least 2028.
The Council of Europe released a report examining the privacy implications of neurotechnology and how those could affect human rights and personal data protection through a Convention 108+ lens. The report proposes ways to navigate some of those challenges and the importance of allowing innovation in the digital age.Full story